William K.L. Dickson Movies

Watched by crowds, Sir Redvers Buller, Lady Buller, the Mayor of Southampton and others walk along the gangway leading to the ship towards the...

"A well-known character, in a dance that created considerable excitement when first introduced in America."

The boulevard in front of the Kurhaus, with pedestrians and a terrace.

"This view was made at the Scheveningen Baths. It shows a number of bathers enjoying themselves in the surf. Several picturesque Holland boats are...

The famous army scout in an exhibition of rifle shooting. A fine picture of the principal, and beautiful smoke effects.

"A company of little darkies showing off their paces to the music of the banjo."

A camera sits on top of a moving train, providing a panoramic view of Ealing (western London) as the train moves.

This Victorian duel between knife-wielding women was taken from an existing stage production, thought to be the Drury Lane theatre melodrama 'Women...

A compellation of many silent films from all over the world, given music and sound design.

An African American family eats watermelons.

Bears that are trained.

"Sir Hiram Maxim, in person, firing at targets with one of his latest type rapid-fire guns.

Hiram Maxim shows off his machine gun.

Film shot by W.K.L. Dickson at Maidenhead Junction, 1898.

A beautiful view of one of the most celebrated spots in the French capital. A magnificent fountain is playing in the background of the picture, and...

Phantom train ride along the French Riviera in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Black hooded pallbearers carry a coffin in a funeral procession in front of onlookers.

Nothing more novel than this picture could be shown to an American audience. The view was taken in the doorway of a peasant's hovel. The family, in...

A short of Mr. Grundy dancing. He's a Black man in a jockey outfit and there's someone in a horse costume dancing next to him.

A moving tour through lively turn-of-the-century Southampton.